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Presidential contenders and climate change
This blog, written by Jennifer Rennicks (former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy), is the fifth in a series of blogs examining the climate and…
TVA Magically Cuts Small Modular Reactor Costs in Half in Four Years Despite No Installations
TVA has found the magic beans! In just four short years, TVA has somehow cut the cost of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), an unproven nuclear generation technology, approximately in half. Why isn’t…
Organizing for Action on Climate
In the lead up to President Obama’s speech last week, White House energy advisor Heather Zichal was quoted as saying that President Obama views addressing climate change as a “legacy issue” for…
2019 in Review: Electric Transportation Momentum in the South
Electric Transportation 2019 Highlights: Southern Utilities, States, and Cities
TVA deceives the public and the press with misleading claim of solar commitment
Despite what the Tennessee Valley Authority wants you to think, the utility does not have any intention of installing 14 gigawatts (GW) of solar over the next 20 years. In reality, the…
What to Expect in North Carolina's Offshore Wind Lease Sale This Week
Tomorrow will mark the first lease sale for offshore wind power off North Carolina's coast. We thought it may be useful to explain what this means and what the process looks like…
Knoxville Climate Council Holds Recap Meeting
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. On Wednesday, January 20th, the Knoxville Mayor’s Climate Council convened for a recap…